Bernardo Silva warns Arsenal as Man City push to close four-point gap

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has warned leaders Arsenal he and his team will keep fighting to chase down the Gunners in this season's Premier League, saying City still have “hope and ambition to fight for this Premier League.” The comments came on Jan 29, 2026, as Arsenal sit four points clear of City.

The Gunners could have been nine points clear earlier this month but are now only four ahead after a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United, a game Mikel Arteta admitted his side were “not at our best,” telling BBC Match of the Day the team had lost control after a strong start. Silva reminded listeners of his experience in England, saying he has won six Premier League titles with City while Liverpool have won two and that he has “never have experienced Arsenal winning the league.” He added both teams would drop points and that there is still “a lot of games to be played.” After City’s 2-0 win over Galatasaray that secured progression to the Champions League last 16 alongside Arsenal, Silva told BBC Radio Manchester the squad are building momentum and have “a lot of potential,” noting the team is in a better place than three or six months ago and could improve further if key players return from injury.

The immediate fixtures offer chances to change the table: Arsenal can go seven points clear if they beat Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, while City travel to Tottenham a day later as they bid to close the gap.

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